There's growing evidence the location and density of bottleshops influences the health and well-being of locals, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Giving up alcohol for a month might help you feel better in the short term, but no-one knows if taking part in these campaigns promotes long-term healthy drinking habits.
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South Africans consume more than five billion litres of alcohol each year. The Department of Trade and Industry is introducing a new alcohol policy to change the country’s drinking habits.
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